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The Puppet Company Limited

04376108

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

72 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NS
Incorporated 18/02/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Susan Lesley Lockey

director · Since 18/02/2002

British · England · Age 70

Kerrianne Mary Dennie

director · Since 21/11/2019

British · England · Age 51

Joseph William Timothy Lockey

director · Since 21/11/2019

British · England · Age 35

Samuel Ian Lockey

director · Since 21/11/2019

British · England · Age 41

Katy Jane Rugman

director · Since 19/01/2021

British · England · Age 39

Former

Qa Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 18/02/2002

Qa Registrars Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 18/02/2002

Peter Lockey

director · Resigned 22/08/2021

Peter Lockey

secretary · Resigned 22/08/2021

Geoffrey Ian Hiskett

director · Resigned 25/09/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Puppets Limited

75–100% shares

72, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NS

Reg: 06353160 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 11/06/2024Registered 12/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/05/2014Registered 17/05/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/05/2014Registered 17/05/2014
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 31/08/2012Registered 04/09/2012
charge
satisfied

MR PETER LOCKEY AND MRS SUSAN LOCKEY AND THE PARTNERSHIP OF PUPPETS BY POST

Created 01/12/2003Registered 13/12/2003Satisfied 14/08/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/02/2003Registered 21/02/2003

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line172 London Road
2026-06-08

72 LONDON ROAD

post townSt. Albans
2026-06-08

ST. ALBANS

officer appointedDENNIE, Kerrianne Mary
2026-06-08
officer appointedLOCKEY, Joseph William Timothy
2026-06-08
officer appointedLOCKEY, Samuel Ian
2026-06-08
officer appointedLOCKEY, Susan Lesley
2026-06-08
officer appointedRUGMAN, Katy Jane
2026-06-08

CompanyRankvs 1188+ SIC 46900 peers
74

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.02× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£242k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£219k

Debtors

£785k

2avg. employees-19

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£41k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20232.02+£475k
20201.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.